EL TOREO
3510 SW 36 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the cook line, observed corn tortillas in direct contact with thank you bags, Employee removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. At the bar area, quaternary ammonium no color change, Employee add only one tablet in 4-5 gallons of water, per manufacture instructions 1 tablet per 1.5 gallons of water, Manager added more tablets. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, observed raw fish stored above limes and avocados, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the server area, observed two egg flans date marked 9/02/2024.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the triple sink, observed red hose inside middle compartment, no back flow installed at the faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, manager moved to sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the bar area, pitcher inside sink, Manger moved. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired (23 employees). **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler, chiles rellenos, no date marked, Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the prep table, employee coffee on prep table, no lid, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers at the dish machine area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, around door. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.